1962 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1973 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 78 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |